[VIDEO] 10 Exciting Initiatives By The Government To Empower The Local Sports Community
One of the initiatives includes setting up a committee to bring home Malaysia's first Olympic gold medal!
Published for Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia, 11 Aug 2023, 06:05 PM
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has been ramping up its efforts to empower and support the local sports community
Watch this video to get up to speed with what the ministry has been doing:
1. Big Screen Programme
The ministry's Big Screen Programme was initially held to address the ticket shortage for AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 matches. Following the positive response, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said the ministry would continue this programme to give sports fans access to live sporting events in the future.
2. Safe Sports Code
The Safe Sports Code was developed to ensure those in the sports community can play, train, and compete in a safe environment. It outlines safety aspects against sexual harassment, bullying, as well as violence, and includes a code of conduct that will be used to handle complaints about sexual harassment in the sports industry.
3. Road to Gold Committee
The Road to Gold Committee is aimed at coordinating the country's efforts in its quest to bag Malaysia's first Olympic gold medal.
Made up of a diverse mix of individuals, including national sports legends, the committee aims to provide cream-of-the-crop athletes the support they need to challenge for gold at both the Paris Olympics in 2024, as well as Los Angeles 2028.
4. Skills for Life Programme
The Skills for Life Programme helps to empower young people with additional skills. Some of the trainings the ministry has hosted include basic electrical maintenance, basic vehicle and air conditioning repairs, hair cutting, traditional cooking, sewing clothes, and smartphone photography.
5. Improving the organisation of sports events
To help promote sports activities and create a sports culture among Malaysians, the ministry no longer requires approval from the Malaysian Sports Commissioner for hosting local sporting events. Companies who wish to organise sports contests will still have to request for approval, but the documents for the process have been reduced from nine to three.
6. Accompanying para-athletes to international championships
Earlier this year, the ministry enforced this ruling, ensuring that all national para-athletes would be accompanied by officials for all international competitions.
"We want to ensure that the national para-athletes' needs and safety are always taken care of, ensuring that their focus and preparation will not be affected," said Yeoh.
7. KBS Open Day
The ministry hopes to reduce bureaucracy and simplify matters, especially for organisers in managing sports events and programmes. With the KBS Open Day, held on the first Friday of every month, the ministry aims to provide the best service to the public and speed up the approval process to boost the organisation of sports events.
8. Sports Facility Directory
The ministry has listed over 1,000 sports facilities it owns and operates nationwide in its Sports Facility Directory. The idea is to make it more convenient for public and national sports associations to identify and inspect nearby sports facilities for their use.
9. List of approved allocations for the sports community
To help the local sports community find information and apply for grants, the ministry has also listed all approved allocations online for public awareness. Interested individuals can access the list on the Ministry of Youth and Sports' website.
10. Sports Disputes Committee
Last but not least, the ministry has established an independent committee to help resolve any disputes raised by members of a sports body. The committee will seek solutions to a sports-related dispute if they fail to be resolved internally.
